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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Park Farm events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Park Farm and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Park Farm
Fish and chip van for events in Park Farm, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it’s fundraisers and summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Summer fairs around Park Farm are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
FAQs for Park Farm
What’s the nearest station to Park Farm?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Park Farm
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Michael, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. December events in Park Farm lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Park Farm? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Park Farm. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Park Farm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Park Farm
Other occasions in Park Farm
Park Farm events: pitches and permissions
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Park Farm, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Park Farm. Park Farm is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Park Farm to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of TN23 and TN25. Local streets include Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Park Farm we cover include Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles west)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch